Culture
General culture articles about Japan and Japanese culture.
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Japan’s Bento Box: A Complete Guide to the Japanese Lunch Box
Japanese cuisine is famous the world over. Whether it’s an exotic plate of sushi or a bowl of steaming ramen, these delicacies are very popular globally. But the Japanese Bento box is not that far behind. Bento boxes have a very rich history too. Well, we will be focusing more on them in this post.
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Japan’s Vending Machines: Facts and Images of the Weird Japanese Phenomenon
Did you know that Japan has the highest number of vending machines in the entire world? Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s vending machines.
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Why Is Japan So Safe? Here Are the Top Reasons
Japan has a reputation for one of the safest countries in the world. You might be wondering about the reasons that make this country so safe—for both visitors and locals. As a frequent Japan traveler and long-time admirer, I’m here to content your curiosity.
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Fujoshi: All You Need to Know About Female Fans of BL
Anime and manga fans all over the world are well aware of the term ‘Fujoshi’. But if this is the first time you have come across it, fret not. We’ve got you covered.
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The Reason Why the Japanese Eat Raw Fish
Most cultures around the globe have their own traditions when it comes to preparing fish, however most of the time this involves cooking, curing, or smoking the fish before eating. That’s not always the case in Japan, where for centuries raw fish has formed an important part of their diet.
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Dating in Japan: Top 9 Japanese Dating Sites and Apps
Dating apps are making it possible for singles to meet, engage, and perhaps build something special. But there are so many dating apps these days. Well, we did some research on the local Japanese dating scene. Consequently, we came up with 9 of the best dating apps in the country. Here they are:
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Japanse Mascots: The Weird, the Cute and the Popular
Japanese mascots are an extremely lucrative business. Moreover, their popularity has been on a constant rise for quite some time now. You can see them at sports events, local fairs, supermarkets – virtually everywhere! But, why are they so popular and what do they represent?
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Shiatsu Massage in Japan: The Full Guide
You might have heard about the Japanese Shiatsu treatment and its miraculous power to cure physical pain and various diseases. Curious how that works? I’m here to inform you everything you want to know about that massaging technique.
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Otaku: Japanese ‘Obsessive’ Subculture Explained
The mention of the word ‘Otaku’ probably conjures up images of manga or anime. But what does it really mean?
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Japanese Censor in Adult Genre: Unblurring The Reason
Japan is a very unique country for many reasons – they are very modern, yet quite traditional at the same time. One very particular reason that makes Japan stand out is its adult film industry. The country’s law states that all genitalia has to be blurred in adult genres. Why?
